Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact certified in Russia

Sony is unlikely to stand idly by while Samsung receives all the praise and makes all the headlines next month at Berlin’s IFA electronics trade show.

The rumors are conflicting on that subject, with word from new “insiders” that the Z3 may at the very least swap the old Snapdragon 801 processor for a beefier S805.

Whatever the big guy’s internals, its formal introduction is right around the corner, given Sony has already obtained regulatory approvals in numerous international markets, including Russia.

The Russian FCC-equivalent gave the stamp of approval to the Z3 at the same time as it green-lighted the Z3 Compact, suggesting both handhelds will be on display in Germany’s capital in early September.

The two should measure around 5.2 and 4.6 inches respectively. The Z3 Compact is tipped to take Z1 Compact’s hardware to new heights, boosting screen resolution to Full HD, RAM to 3 GB, and processing power to Snapdragon 801 or 805.